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Cybersecurity

As we use technology in new ways, cybersecurity becomes even more critical in both our personal and professional lives. Explore our resources to take an active role in keeping information secure in all aspects of your life.

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About Digital Security and Trust

Learn how we work to ensure users adapt safe practices when working with technology.

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Cybersecurity for You (C4U)

Explore cybersecurity tips and advice to help you live a safer digital life.

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Cybersecurity Services

Discover the security services we offer the university.

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Training

Complete training that will help you better protect yourself and data.

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Security Framework

View the framework that manages information security risk at Ohio State.

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Policies and Compliance

Read the policies that help keep Ohio State secure.

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Information Security Groups

Discover the groups that help regulate security policies.

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Cloud Registries

Find cloud services that have been assessed and approved for use.

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Research Support

Discover resources to help your project include security and compliance.

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IDP and Calculator

The Institutional Data Policy (IDP) classifies data and the IDP Calculator helps you determine the overall classification of data elements.

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Cybersecurity Days

Attend this event for community discussion, networking and resource sharing.

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Contact Us

Report an incident, spam or phishing attempt or find contacts by security function.

Cybersecurity News

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    Register Now: Scary Cyber Tales: Don’t Let Your Data Go Bump in the Night

    Attend "Scary Cyber Tales: Don’t Let Your Data Go Bump in the NightLearn" to learn about today’s most common threats—phishing, ransomware, malware, and social engineering—and pick up practical tips to keep your data safe. Join our cybersecurity experts for an hour of spooky tales and essential lessons to ensure your digital life doesn’t turn into a cyber nightmare!
  • Longer Password

    New Password Policy Enhances Security and Convenience

    As part of Cybersecurity Month, the Office of Technology and Digital Innovation (OTDI) is announcing changes to passwords that will reduce the burden on our users while strengthening our overall security. Beginning Oct. 9, Ohio State users will no longer be required to change their university password every 180 days – your next password change prompt will be your last.
  • October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month

    Attend Securing the Mission: Building Awareness and Resilience in Higher Ed on Oct. 9

    Seeing how our peers operate is a rare opportunity. While we all face similar cybersecurity challenges, we handle them in a variety of ways.